"That's figuring out a way to replace and/or streamline the current seasonal and temporary program and at the same time bring a lot of those that have been in the shadows with false documents and are not here legally out of the shadows and provide them opportunity through a visa to work," Stallman explained.

Delegates reiterated their desire for federal agencies to avoid legislating through regulation, and in that regard, "all federal agencies should be held to the strictest interpretation of the law," Stallman said.

Reiterating their continued call for an effective farm safety net, delegates also made clear they wish to see no caps on crop insurance premium subsidies.

Stallman downplayed the fact there was not much change to policies.

"The fact that we reaffirm policy that's in place is just as important, because every year it's a fresh slate; we start over every year, in essence," said Stallman. "We may keep the same policies, but the fact that they're reaffirmed is an important statement in itself."

American Farm Bureau Federation president Zippy Duvall, in testimony before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works last week, recounted a long list of regulatory abuses and missteps by the federal government.

The budget deal approved by Congress and signed by President Trump includes a number of important agricultural provisions that will help America’s farmers and ranchers and support American food security.